Sinusitis is a condition that can affect people of all ages, and occurs when the sinuses become blocked, leading to inflammation and increased mucus secretion. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including viruses and bacteria that damage the lining of the sinuses, as well as allergens like pollen or exposure to smoky environments or cold weather. Sinusitis can be classified as either acute or chronic depending on how long it lasts – lasting less than 4 weeks is considered acute, while anything longer is chronic.
Sinusitis can cause significant inconvenience in a person’s daily life, often evidenced by symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion. The color of the nasal discharge can range from clear mucus to yellow-green, and severe cases can lead to facial pain, fever, and a loss of sense of smell. If left untreated, acute sinusitis can progress to chronic sinusitis and become increasingly difficult to manage, especially when environmental factors are involved. To treat sinusitis, medical and surgical interventions are commonly used. However, there is an alternative approach in Oriental medicine that utilizes pig shit flowers. These flowers are native to Vietnam and are known for their hardiness and ability to grow in various soil types and environments. They have small, soft stems that grow vertically to about 25-50cm high, with green or purple trunks covered in white fluff. Pig shit leaves grow symmetrically and have pointed tips with short petioles. When crushed, they emit a pungent odor. The flowers come in two varieties, purple and white, with yellow pistils growing in clusters at the top of the tree. By utilizing pig shit flowers in treating sinusitis, patients can limit the number of recurrences and manage the disease more effectively.
The pig feces flower has a beautiful appearance and possesses essential oil with a light yellow or turmeric yellow color, a slightly thickened texture and pleasant smell. Research indicates that this flower has various applications, such as anti-allergic, anti-edema and anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, it can inhibit the activity of bacteria like bacilli, staphylococcus aureus, and blue pus bacillus, prevent constipation due to its abundant protein and fiber content, treat postpartum bleeding in women and dilate peripheral blood vessels when used in low concentrations. Moreover, it supports the treatment of allergic rhinitis or chronic sinusitis, increases fluid drainage and thins sputum, promoting phlegm expulsion from the sinus cavity. Pig feces flowers also improve wheezing, difficulty breathing, headache, runny nose, stuffy nose, or airway discomfort. It is especially effective for thick purulent rhinitis without causing side effects. Let me share with you some effective remedies made from pig feces flowers to treat sinusitis. One of the simplest methods is to make a decoction of water from pig feces flowers. Wash 30-35g of fresh leaves and flowers of pig feces with diluted saltwater, boil them in 200ml of filtered water, soak for ten minutes, drain the water and drink it twice a day before meals. This reduces uncomfortable manifestations of sinusitis. Alternatively, apply a remedy using flower excrement by washing and soaking pig feces flowers with clean water. Pound and filter the flowers to retain the juice, then drop the juice into your nose two to three times a day to treat chronic sinusitis. Lastly, steam with pig feces flowers to relieve sinusitis symptoms. Boil a sufficient amount of fresh pig feces flowers in a large pot, cover your head with a towel and put your face in the pot to inhale deeply for 10-15 minutes. Do not press your face too close to the pot to avoid burns. These remedies are safe, easy-to-follow and effective in treating sinusitis.
According to MEDLATEC, pig shit flowers are beneficial for treating sinusitis. If you’re interested in learning more about this natural remedy or other effective treatments for sinusitis, you can contact MEDLATEC General Hospital’s hotline at 1900 56 56 56. The operator can help you schedule an examination and suggest appropriate medical services.